Emergency Stops
Question Category: Riding Skills
Question: Dear Julie,
My husband and I went to your seminar on fear of horses at your horse Expo in Denver and I can’t thank you enough!! I thought we would be the only ones there. I was just amazed at how many people showed up! I have never been afraid of horses (or so I thought), until I bought my own. I always rode … [Read more...]

Riding Right with Julie Goodnight
Emergency! The rein aids that keep you safe
Dear Julie,
I've been taking riding lessons every week for a few months (I used to ride when I was younger). The school I go to is very good—your horses are very fit and mostly well behaved. My class of 4-5 riders is working in an arena. In the last few weeks, I’ve noticed that the horses are … [Read more...]

Question Category: Issues from the Saddle
Question: Dear Julie,
I have a young quarter mare that is constantly reaching for food on the trail. I have gotten after her for this and have never allowed her to eat in the bit. I have smacked her and yelled at her. But she still does it. What do you recommend for this problem?
Betsy
Answer: Betsy,
This is a … [Read more...]